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The Global Network of Women Peacebuilders (GNWP) is pleased to announce its fifth annual Cora Weiss Fellowship for Young Women Peacebuilders 2020.

Launched in 2015, the Fellowship aims to support the development of young women peacebuilders and ensure that more young people share Cora’s vision for sustainable peace and gender equality as strong and integral parts of our global culture. The Fellowship provides a young woman with the opportunities and platforms to elevate the concerns and priorities of women and girls in their country in global policy discussions at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City.

Fellowship Activities

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work with GNWP for one year in:

Global advocacy in the UN to promote the implementation of the UN Security Council Resolutions (UNSCR) 1325 on Women and Peace and Security, UNSCR 2250 on Youth and Peace and Security, their supporting resolutions, and related laws and policies;

Implementation of GNWP’s various programs including but not limited to Localization of UNSCR 1325, national action plans on WPS, and the Young Women Leaders for Peace;

Research and development of training and advocacy materials on WPS, YPS and humanitarian action; and

Administrative support in all areas of GNWP operations.

The Fellowship year will commence in October 2020 and end in October 2021. GNWP will cover roundtrip airfare from the country of origin to New York and health insurance. It will also provide the Fellow with a stipend to cover room and board, local transportation, and other personal expenses for one year.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Cora Weiss Fellowship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Have a robust understanding of UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 on the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda; UNSCR 2250 on the Youth, Peace, and Security Agenda; the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women; the Sustaining Peace Resolutions; the Sustainable Development Goals; and related laws and policies;

Have at least two years’ work experience in policy advocacy on women’s rights, human rights, peacebuilding, and other social justice issues, including the Security Council Resolutions on Women, Peace, and Security, and related laws and policies;

Have at least two years’ experience in program implementation in a women’s rights, human rights, or peacebuilding civil society organization in a developing country;

Have a Bachelor’s degree in international relations, women’s or gender studies, or any of the social sciences;

Have lived or worked in a developing or conflict-affected country for at least five years;

Full proficiency in English.

Since the fellowship will take place in New York, complete proficiency in the English language is a must. Proficiency in any other UN language is a plus.

There are no age restrictions for this Fellowship. However, the Fellowship is designed for candidates who are at early stages in their careers and represent the perspectives of youth in their country.

How to Apply?

Candidates need to attach the following documents while sending their applications:

A cover letter of no more than 2 pages that explains why you are applying; and how you will use the learning and experience from the Fellowship to support advocacy on women’s rights, gender equality, peace, and security in your county.

A writing sample of no less than 1,500 words which showcases policy-oriented or academic writing and/or research. Two letters of reference.

Reference letters should include how long the writer has known the applicant and in what capacity, comments on the applicant’s potential to make an impact in the field of women, peace, and security, and any relevant prior experience.

The filled-in application forms are to be sent to fellowship.gnwp@gmail.com. All required application materials should be complete and submitted together in one e-mail. Documents sent separately will not be reviewed and applicants will be considered incomplete. The last date to apply is July 15, 2020.

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